Level 5 Diploma in Sports & Clinical Therapy in Swindon & Wiltshire
Passionate about Health, Therapy and Teaching
Our Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy runs over 7 individual modules, a course introduction day, revision day and practical assessment day.
Each module will introduce you to a different modality that can be used within treatment, assessment or rehabilitation.
This course is suitable for Therapists that have achieved a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, Clinical or Deep tissue Massage Therapy (or similar).
On successful completion of ALL elements of the course, and passing all assessments, you will be awarded with a Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy, which is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation.


COURSE DATES 2021
Multiple dates available for each module:
Module 1: Rehabilitation for Sport & Exercise
19th, 20th & 21st March 2021 – Live Online
or 14th – 16th May 2021 (Swindon at the Village Hotel),
or 8th – 10th October 2021 – Live Online
Module 2: Dry Needling,
or 15th & 16th March 2021 (Swindon),
or 10th &11th May 2021 (Liverpool),
or 13th & 14th May 2021 (Swindon),
or 18th & 19th June 2021 (Swindon)
Module 3: Electrotherapy & Ultrasound
7th & 8th May 2021 (Swindon),
or 12th & 13th November 2021 (Swindon)
Module 4: Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilisations
11th & 12th June (Swindon),
or 16th & 17th October 2021 (Swindon)
Module 5: Musculoskeletal Examination & Assessment
29th January 2021 – Live Online delivery
or 13th February 2020 (Swindon),
or 1st October 2021 (Swindon)
Module 6: Myofascial Dry Cupping
28th February 2021 – Live Online delivery,
or 6th March 2021 – Live Online delivery,
or 26th March 2021 (Swindon),
or 15th May 2021 (Swindon),
or 9th June 2021 (Liverpool)
Module 7: Sports Taping & Strapping
6th March 2021 – Live Online delivery,
or 30th April 2021 (Swindon)
Course introduction day:
Friday 8th January 2020 – Live Online delivery
or Friday 23rd July 2021
Revision day & Practical Assessment dates:
24th & 25th July 2021 (Swindon), or
10th & 11th December 2021 (Swindon)
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VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre, 8 Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BA
Side entrance off Prospect Place. Easy access from the M4 via junction 15 and 16.
Fifteen minute walk from the mainline train station, with direct links from London, Reading, Bath, Bristol and more.
The Rehabilitation module is delivered at:
The Village Hotel, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Swindon, SN5 7DW
course price
Including all 7 modules, course introduction day, revision and practical assessment day and all assessment fees = £2,140.00
10% course discount is available to Core Elements Level 4 course graduates, FHT, STO and STA members = £1,926.00
Course payment plan is available after an initial £99 course deposit has been paid.
Top Up Available: Top up available if each module has been studied as the CPD course option.
By completing the four course assessments and attending the Introduction day, revision and assessment day you can Top Up to the full Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Therapy.
Top up price = £450.00 or £360 when the 10% discount is applied. £99 course deposit required to book the Top Up option.



About the course
COURSE outline
Our Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy Diploma runs over 7 individual modules, which introduce you to a different modality, that can be used within treatment, assessment or rehabilitation. The modules can be completed at your own pace and can be booked as independent CPD courses with a later top up to the Diploma course available. You can also book directly onto the full Level 5 Diploma course. In addition to the 7 modules, students are required to complete 4 individual assessments, which include: Due to the nature of the modalities, a large proportion of the course is practical based allowing you to gain as much practice and confidence as possible. |
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All modules are taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be providing and receiving therapy modalities throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the course tutor.
You will work with different members of the group throughout the different modules to acquire experience of different body types and experience ways to adjust yourself as a therapist, to achieve successful treatment.
Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, is a qualified teacher, Sports Massage Therapists and Sports Scientist and has over 10 years teaching and lecturing experience. Dawn is the founder and director of Core Elements Training.
Katie Campbell BSc, PGC
Katie has a degree in Sports Therapy from the Univerity of Bath and a Post Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Gloucester. Katie assists and leads several modules with Core Elements.
Students are required to be 18 years or above to study the Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy and should have an accepted Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy / Clinical Massage Therapy / Deep Tissue Massage Therapy or similar.
If students don’t have an accepted Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage or similar, enrolment onto our Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma is advised.
On successful graduation from the Level 4 course students can progress onto our Level 5 Diploma.
Students should have a adequate level of English to be able to complete the written course assessments. Students should be prepared to complete independent self study hours between course modules and to revise and practise for course assessments.




modules
Module 1: Rehabilitation for Sport & Exercise
Delivered at: The Village Hotel, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, West Swindon.
This module will expand on injury treatment and will develop the use of rehabilitation principles and modalities within the context of sports therapy. On completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of rehabilitation modalities in the management of injuries in a safe and effective manner. Overview of Course
For more information about this module please visit the short course page
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Module 2: Dry Needling
This module will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Needling. Overview of Course
Treatment areas with links to injury will include:
For more information about this module please visit the short course page.
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Module 3: Electrotherapy & Ultrasound
This module will expand on injury treatment knowledge, planning and management; And will develop the use of Electrotherapy modalities including ltrasound therapy, TENS, NME’s, Infrared and Combination therapy. This module will be focused on the following areas as outlined below.
Overview of Course
For more information about this module please visit the short course page.
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Module 4: Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilisation
This module will develop use of Manual Therapy modalities and joint mobilisation techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of manual therapy modalities in the management of injuries in a safe and effective manner. Overview of Course
This course focuses on teaching safe practise of Mobilisation techniques up to grade 4, and not Manipulation or HVT techniques. For more information about this module please visit the short course page. |
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Module 5: Musculoskeletal Examination & Assessment for Sports Therapy
This module will develop knowledge and practical skills in the planning and administering of examination and assessment techniques for sports and clinic injury. This module is highly practical and focus will be drawn to the use of joint assessment and special tests. Overview of Course
This module will recap some of the elements covered within our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma and will expand on these skills with additional testing and evaluation methods.
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Module 6: Myofascial Dry Cupping
This module will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective. The use of Dry Cupping Therapy within Sports and Remedial Massage treatment will be discussed along with its’ benefit in relation to manual massage techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of Dry Cupping Therapy in the management of injury treatment and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment. Overview of Course
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Module 7: Sports Taping & Strapping
This module will provide a mixture of practical application, theory work, group work and supervision of treatment.
Module overview:
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Course introduction day
– Saturday 25th July 2020 or Friday 8th January 2021 (Via Live Online Delivery using Zoom)
Our Course introduction day focuses on the structure of the course and the assessment methods.
During the day we will review all four assessment methods, so that you have a clear plan for completion.
We will also introduce you to academic essay writing and referencing, which will be used during the course assessments.
Course assessments include:
- A fully referenced academic essay (2,500 words), on two modalities included within the Clinical Therapy Diploma.
- A 3 week rehabilitation plan.
- A detailed case study assessment which is fully justified (based on 3 clients followed over 7 subsequent treatments).
- A practical assessment.
Revision day & Practical Assessment day
2020 & 2021 dates include:-
4th & 5th December 2020,
or 24th & 25th July 2021,
or 10th & 11th December 2021
The revision day will recap the format for the practical assessment and will enable you to prepare for the practical assessment in groups, under the guidance of a course tutor.
Total practical assessment time is 60 minutes.
Course graduates can join either the FHT, STO or the STA professional bodies upon graduation and gain insurance to practise.
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